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The Winter's Tale

by William Shakespeare

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The Winter's Tale Overview Quiz

"A snapper-up of unconsidered trifles." We've considered everything to guide you though the ins and outs of Shakespeare's most interesting problem play. Take The Winter's Tale Overview Quiz from eNotes before you take a test in class. Contains ten questions about the mistakes of King Leontes.

  1. What startling announcement does Paulina make?

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  2. Who raises the abandoned child?

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  3. What pronouncement from the Oracle do Cleomines and Dion deliver?

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  4. Why does Leontes want to poison Polixenes?

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  5. Of what does Polixenes assure Camillo?

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  6. What does Leontes demand that Antigonus do with Hermione's newborn baby?

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  7. Where does Leontes send Hermione after he learns of Polixenes's escape?

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  8. What supposedly happens to Antigonus?

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  9. What does Antigonus leave with her when he abandons the baby girl?

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  10. Instead of poisoning Polixenes, what does Camillo do?

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